Pillory. London: F. V. White and Co., Ltd, 1921.
First Edition. Landon dustjacket art. Feminist novel of sorts concerning two sisters, one who broke from her conservative family to become a stage actress, and one who conformed outwardly to her family's values, but in actuality accrued gambling debts and paid them off by becoming a mistress. When a long lost love of the actress returns from America to find her and subsequently snubs her when he finds out that she has been with men, the actress gives a long and impassioned argument against the double standard used when defining the honor of men and women. Very scarce title. Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, chipped at spine ends and flap corners, some staining along front flap edge, some clear tape at verso.
Price: $250.00